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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 313.92 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 313.92 and 166.32 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 313.92 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/313.92 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 313.92 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 52,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211.17/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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